Benefits and Payroll Administrator

Fitch Group is currently seeking a Benefits and Payroll Administrator based out of our New York OR Chicago office.  

 

As a leading, global financial information services provider, Fitch Group delivers vital credit and risk insights, robust data, and dynamic tools to champion more efficient, transparent financial markets. With over 100 years of experience and colleagues in over 30 countries, Fitch Group’s culture of credibility, independence, and transparency is embedded throughout its structure, which includes Fitch Ratings, one of the world’s top three credit ratings agencies, and Fitch Solutions, a leading provider of insights, data and analytics. With dual headquarters in London and New York, Fitch Group is owned by Hearst. 

 

At Fitch Group, the combined power of our global perspectives is what differentiates us. It is the strength of our business. It comes from people around the world in a shared pursuit: to equal something greater than they could ever accomplish alone. Every team member is essential to our business and every perspective is critical for our success. Develop yourself in a culture that values flexibility, expects your opinion and trusts your decisions. Together we evolve and so will you, in an environment that asks you to challenge yourself – and us.

 

About the Team

Candidate will be joining an experienced benefits and payroll team focusing on providing excellent service to all Fitch employees.

 

How You’ll Make an Impact: 

• Help new hires and existing employees understand and make full use of benefits offered
• Guide employees through the leave process such as parental, FMLA, NYPFL, Short Term Disability (STD) to fully understand
• Help employees with benefits and payroll queries and resolve any issues 
• Assist payroll team with payroll processing ensuring employees are paid correctly 
• Assist benefits team with administrative duties such as invoice audit & review
• Ensuring accurate data entry and timely processing of payroll transactions such as deductions for benefits
• Maintain intranet benefits and payroll pages with relevant information.
• Prepare Benefits Entitlement Summaries for terminated employees and maintain COBRA Portal subsidies.
• Completing government requested forms for benefits and payroll, verification of employment and claims for unemployment.
• Canada Office Tasks: Conduct new hire orientations, manage employee information in various portals, distribute benefit information, handle life events like adding dependents, confirm employment via emails, and process terminations.  Assist with Canada payroll processing

 

You May be a Good Fit if:

• At least 3 years of experience with benefits or payroll administration 
• Experience with Excel and a benefits and/or payroll platfrom
• Good organization skills and able to prioritize duties
• Good communication skills

What Would Make You Stand Out: 

• Willingness to learn new tasks/duties especially payroll processing 
• Team player attitude  
• PowerPoint experience

Why Choose Fitch: 

• Hybrid Work Environment: 3 days a week in office required based on your line of business and location
• A Culture of Learning & Mobility: Dedicated trainings, leadership development and mentorship programs designed to ensure that your time at Fitch will be a continuous learning opportunity